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Reply for Mr. OliverReader comment on item: Ban Islam? Submitted by Rayes (Saudi Arabia), Nov 10, 2007 at 05:07 Dear Oliver, Please Learn Islam from Islamic books, you are reading Islamic books from www.faithfreedom.org or jihadwatch.org. and you are refering their books. I will clear you one thing for your doubts. Just buy one Holy quran translation of yousuf Ali or Picktall and learn Islam. you are learning Islam from Robert spencer or warner's books, or any other venomous writers against Islam. Can we find an explanation for the great universe? Is there any convincing interpretation of the secret of its existence? We realize that no family can function properly without a responsible head, that no city can prosperously exist without sound administration, and that no state can survive without a leader of some kind. We also realize that nothing comes into being on its own. Moreover, we observe that the universe exists and functions in the most orderly manner, and that it has survived perhaps billions of years. Can we, then, say that all this is accidental and haphazard? Can we attribute the existence of man and the whole world to a mere chance? Man represents only a very small portion of the great universe, and if he can make plans and appreciate the merits of planning, then his own existence and the survival of the universe must also be based on a planned policy. This means that there is a designing will behind our material existence, and that there is an extraordinary power to bring things into being and keep them moving in order. In the world there must be a great force in action to keep everything in order. In the beautiful nature there must be a Great Creator who makes these great pieces of art and produces everything for a special purpose in life. The deeply enlightened people recognize this Creator and call Him Allah Almighty. He is not a man because no man can create or make another man. He is not an animal, nor is He a plant. He is neither an idol nor is He a statue of any kind, because none of these things can make itself or create anything else. He is different from all these things, because He is the Maker and Keeper of them all. The maker of anything must be different and greater than the things that he makes. There are various ways to know Allah Almighty and there are many things to tell about Him. The great wonders and impressive marvels of the world are like open books in which we can read about Him. Besides, Allah Almighty comes to our aid through the many Messengers and Revelations He has sent down to humanity. These Messengers and Revelations tell us everything we need to know about our Creator. The complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of our Creator as revealed to all His messengers (‘alaihimus salaam) is the religion of Islam. Islam enjoins faith in the oneness and sovereignty of Allah Almighty, which makes man aware of the meaningfulness of the universe and of his place in it. This belief frees the human being from all fears and superstitions as it makes him conscious of the presence of Allah Almighty, and of his obligation towards Him. This faith must be expressed and tested in action, for faith alone is not enough. Belief in one God requires that we look upon all humanity as one family under the universal omnipotence of the Creator, and Nourisher of all. Islam rejects the idea of a chosen people while on the other hand, it approves that belief in the Creator, and doing righteous deeds is the only way to Heaven. Thus, a direct relationship is established with Allah Almighty and without any intercessor at that. Islam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah Almighty revealed to all His Prophets, like Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, David, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad peace be upon them (‘alaihimus salaam). But the message which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is Islam in its comprehensive, complete and final form. The Qur'aan is the revealed words of Allah Almighty and the basic source of Islamic teachings and Laws. It deals with the basis of creeds, morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, man's relationship with God, and human relationships in all aspects. It contains comprehensive teachings of which, can be built sound systems and social justice, economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international relations, all of which are important contents of the Qur'aan. The hadeeth, which contains the teachings, sayings, approvals and actions of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) meticulously reported and collected by his devoted companions, explains and elaborates on the Qur'aanic verses. Arkaanul-Eeman: The Fundamental Articles Of Faith In Islam (The Beliefs). The true faithful Muslim believes in the following principal articles of faith:
Faith without action and practice is a dead end as far as Islam is concerned, for faith by nature is very sensitive and can be most influential. When it is out of practice or out of use, it quickly loses its liveliness and motivational power. Arkaanul-Islam: The Five Pillars Of Islam (The Actions)
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